🤖 CocoPilot Documentation

Your complete guide to the self-updating AI-driven repository

Getting Started

🎯 What is CocoPilot?

CocoPilot is an innovative experimental repository that demonstrates autonomous software evolution through GitHub Copilot and GitHub Actions. It continuously improves itself through AI-driven daily enhancements.

Quick Start Guide

  1. Visit the Repository

    Navigate to https://acbart.github.io/cocopilot/ to see the live application.

  2. Explore Features

    Try the interactive dashboard, toggle themes, and explore the analytics visualizations.

  3. Watch Evolution

    Check back daily to see how the AI has improved the repository with new features and enhancements.

  4. Contribute

    Submit issues, provide feedback, or contribute improvements through GitHub.

Features

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AI-Driven Evolution

Automated daily improvements powered by GitHub Copilot, creating a self-evolving codebase.

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Interactive Analytics

Real-time repository insights with beautiful charts and visualizations showing evolution progress.

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Progressive Web App

Full PWA support with offline functionality, push notifications, and app installation.

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Dark/Light Theme

Seamless theme switching with system preference detection and smooth transitions.

Accessibility First

WCAG 2.1 AA compliance with screen reader support, keyboard navigation, and high contrast mode.

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Smart Search

Intelligent search system with auto-suggestions and contextual help.

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Internationalization

Multi-language support with dynamic content translation and RTL layout support.

Performance Optimized

Lighthouse-optimized performance with lazy loading, caching, and resource optimization.

Architecture

System Overview

CocoPilot follows a modern, modular architecture designed for scalability and maintainability:

cocopilot/ ├── index.html # Main application entry point ├── js/ # Modular JavaScript components │ ├── analytics-dashboard-enhanced.js │ ├── interactive-data-viz.js │ ├── help-system.js │ ├── smart-search.js │ └── ... ├── tests/ # Comprehensive test suites │ ├── unit/ │ ├── integration/ │ └── e2e/ ├── .github/workflows/ # CI/CD automation └── docs/ # Documentation

Key Components

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Service Worker

Advanced caching strategies and offline functionality for seamless user experience.

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Analytics Engine

Real-time data processing and visualization with GitHub API integration.

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UI Framework

Custom CSS framework with CSS Grid, Flexbox, and modern styling techniques.

API Reference

GitHub API Integration

CocoPilot integrates with the GitHub API to fetch real-time repository data:

// Fetch repository statistics const apiBase = 'https://api.github.com/repos/acbart/cocopilot'; const response = await fetch(`${apiBase}/commits?per_page=100`); const commits = await response.json();

Available Endpoints

⚠️ Rate Limiting

The GitHub API has rate limits. CocoPilot implements intelligent caching to minimize API calls and provide offline functionality.

Development Guide

Local Development Setup

  1. Clone Repository
    git clone https://github.com/acbart/cocopilot.git
  2. Install Dependencies
    npm install
  3. Start Development Server
    npm run dev
  4. Run Tests
    npm test

Contributing Guidelines

🤝 How to Contribute

  • Fork the repository and create a feature branch
  • Make your changes following the coding standards
  • Add tests for new functionality
  • Ensure all tests pass and code is linted
  • Submit a pull request with a clear description

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the AI-driven improvement process work?

CocoPilot uses GitHub Actions to create daily improvement tasks that are automatically assigned to GitHub Copilot. The AI analyzes the current codebase and proposes meaningful enhancements, which are then reviewed and integrated.

Is the repository safe to use as a reference?

Yes! All AI-generated changes go through automated testing and quality checks. The repository maintains high code quality standards with comprehensive test coverage and continuous integration.

Can I contribute to the project manually?

Absolutely! While the repository evolves autonomously, human contributions are welcome. You can submit issues, feature requests, or pull requests following the standard GitHub workflow.

What technologies does CocoPilot use?

CocoPilot is built with modern web technologies: vanilla JavaScript, CSS Grid/Flexbox, GitHub API, Service Workers, and comprehensive testing with Jest and Playwright.

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